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This track was picked by Morrissey for the NME's compilation CD [https://www.morrissey-solo.com/wiki/Songs_To_Save_Your_Life Songs To Save Your Life] (June 19, 2004). | |||
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His poem: "Slough" contains the phrase:
"Come, friendly bombs, and fall on Slough..."
His self-voiced poem: "A Child Ill" was used as an entrance clip for concerts in 2002 & 2007-8.
This track was picked by Morrissey for the NME's compilation CD Songs To Save Your Life (June 19, 2004).
Mentioned In
- World Tour 2002 Pre-show Tracks
- Songs To Save Your Life
- Songs To Save Your Life: CD compiled by Morrissey - Release Information (July 12, 2004)
- Greatest Hits Tour 2007-2008 Pre-show Tracks
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English poet, writer and broadcaster.
He was born 28 August 1906 in Hampstead , London, England, UK and died 19 May 1984 in Trebetherick, Cornwall, England, UK.
Commander (CBE) - Order of the British Empire.
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Sir John Betjeman, (; 28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras railway station from demolition. He began his career as a journalist and ended it as one of the most popular British Poets Laureate and a much-loved figure on British television.